University thesis:
Dissertation, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, 2024
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Description:
Maize, a key cereal crop, stands alongside wheat and rice in global importance. Its domestication from teosinte in southern Mexico 10,000 years ago marked a turning point in human agriculture. Over the centuries, maize has spread globally, becoming a staple crop vital for food, feed, and biofuel. Modern plant breeding techniques and improved genetic backgrounds have propelled maize production, making it adaptable to diverse environments and significantly contributing to global food security. The increase in agronomic traits owes to multiple factors, including advancements in plant genetics,...